Tri-umphant Solutions

Practical solutions is our middle name at SavvyMom. So without further ado, herewith we share three of our recent ‘over the transom’ favourites, each of which brings its own savvy solution to the table:

Got BaaLLs?
It takes BaaLLs to do as much laundry as most of us moms have to do, especially when we’re trying to reduce our eco-impact at the same time. That’s why we fell in love with BaaLLs, handmade, virgin wool dryer balls. Just throw them in your dryer and leave them there—they reduce drying time by 40% for a full load, reduce static cling without the use of petrochemical-laden dryer sheets and soften clothes. You’ll never have to buy another box of dryer sheets again, which will save money and the environment. ($29.99, available at Goneshopping.ca)

Artful Adhesive
Having an art attack caused by creative overload after the first two months of preschool? Fighting with the kids about using scotch tape on your freshly painted walls? The new Petit Collage Gallery Corners will get you out of these sticky situations. You can hang up your own ever-changing art collection, photos and more with these removable and reusable (for maximum eco-sustainability points) fabric decals from Petit Collage. Just place one on each corner and stick on any non-porous flat surface (yes, that includes your stainless-finish fridge). We love the patterns, which are reprinted from vintage wallpaper designs, and the kids love to curate their own art collection. ($18, available in circle or triangle designs at saplings.ca)

Key-P It Close
Nothing causes stress like missing car keys when you’re leaving the grocery store or running late to ballet class, which is why we are now carrying ours on a Carabiner Clip Key Ring Wrist Lanyard from mom-run Modish Tones. That long technical name is savvy-speak for the pretty, grosgrain ribbon keychain available in many different colors and patterns, which can be clipped to the outside of your purse with the carabiner or slung around your wrist like a bracelet so your keys are always close at hand. Neck-length lanyards (making you look very backstage VIP-like) and other customizations such as crystals or charms are also available—the choices are unlimited with the Build Your Own option. They make a good girlfriend gift too, if you’re working on that list. (From $14.99, available at Modish Tones)

And those are what we call perfect pitches!

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